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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (HIS) Program CFDA Number 84.031S" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.031 Higher EducationInstitutional Aid.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 9, 2014 and posted on Apr 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 9, 2014 Applications Available April 9, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 9, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,958,961.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 32 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants IHEs that qualify as eligible HSIs are eligible to apply for new Individual Development Grants and Cooperative Arrangement Development Grants under the HSI Program. To be an eligible HSI, an IHE must (a) Have an enrollment of needy students, as defined in section 502(b) of the HEA (section 502(a)(2)(A)(i) of the HEA 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(i)) (b) Have, except as provided in section 522(b) of the HEA, average educational and general expenditures that are low, per full time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student, in comparison with the average educational and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student of institutions that offer similar instruction (section 502(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the HEA 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(ii)) Note To demonstrate an enrollment of needy students and low average educational and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student, an IHE must be designated as an eligible institution in accordance with 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5 and the notice inviting applications for designation as an eligible institution for the fiscal year for which the grant competition is being conducted. For purposes of establishing eligibility for this competition, the notice inviting applications for designation as an eligible institution for FY 2014 was published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2014 (79 FR 2161). Only institutions that submitted the required application and received designation through this process before the deadline date are eligible to submit applications for this competition. (c) Be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered, or making reasonable progress toward accreditation, according to such an agency or association (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iv) of the HEA 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iv)) (d) Be legally authorized to provide, and provide within the State, an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelors degree (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA or a junior or community college 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii)) and (e) Have an enrollment of undergraduate FTE students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application (section 502(a)(5)(B) of the HEA 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5)(B)).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program, CFDA 84.031S, is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Education. Its core goal is to help eligible Hispanic-Serving Institutions strengthen their capacity so they can expand educational opportunities for Hispanic students and improve Hispanic student academic outcomes. Beyond student-focused results, the program is also designed to help HSIs build out and improve what they offer as institutions by enhancing academic programs, raising overall program quality, and supporting longer-term institutional stability.
For FY 2014, the opportunity was posted April 9, 2014, with applications available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of May 9, 2014. The total estimated funding level for this competition was $18,958,961, and the Department anticipated making about 32 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for applicants, which means institutions generally are not required to contribute a defined non-federal share to be considered eligible under this notice.
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education that meet the federal definition of an eligible HSI and that have gone through the Department of Education eligibility designation process for the relevant fiscal year. The notice makes clear that eligibility is not just self-identified; institutions had to submit the required materials and receive an official designation as an eligible institution under the Title III, Part A eligibility rules (referenced as 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5) tied to the FY 2014 designation notice published January 13, 2014. In practical terms, only institutions that completed that designation step before the deadline could apply to this specific grant competition.
To qualify as an eligible HSI for this program, an institution must meet several conditions referenced to the Higher Education Act (HEA). These include serving an enrollment of needy students (as defined in the HEA), demonstrating low average educational and general expenditures per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student compared to similar institutions, and being accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency (or making reasonable progress toward accreditation). The institution must also be legally authorized within its state to provide an educational program leading to a bachelor’s degree (or be a junior or community college, as allowed under the statute). Finally, it must have an undergraduate FTE enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the application date. The notice also indicates that eligible HSIs may apply for new Individual Development Grants and Cooperative Arrangement Development Grants under the program.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the government-wide "Apply" workflow. Applicants were instructed to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the alpha suffix (meaning search 84.031 rather than 84.031S). The process described is the standard Grants.gov approach: download the package, complete it offline, then upload and submit through the portal. The notice explicitly states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
Because the posting provided is a synopsis, it repeatedly directs applicants to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the full and controlling requirements. That official notice is where an applicant would find the detailed pre-application and application requirements, required forms and narratives, how applications are reviewed, performance measures, any competitive preferences or priorities, and other submission and compliance details. The synopsis also provides contact points for help, including Grants.gov technical assistance (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov) and the program contact (Program Manager Carnisia M. Proctor, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6038, Washington, DC 20006-8513, 202-502-7606, Carnisia.Proctor@ed.gov).
Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program (CFDA 84.031S) - FAQs (FY 2014)
What is the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program (CFDA 84.031S)?
The Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Program, CFDA 84.031S, is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). The program is designed to help eligible Hispanic-Serving Institutions strengthen their institutional capacity.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core goal is to help eligible HSIs expand educational opportunities for Hispanic students and improve Hispanic student academic outcomes. The program also aims to strengthen institutions by enhancing academic programs, improving overall program quality, and supporting longer-term institutional stability.
Who runs or administers this funding opportunity?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).
Is this funding a grant, cooperative agreement, or something else?
The funding instrument listed for this opportunity is a grant.
What fiscal year does the posted timeline apply to?
The timeline described applies to the FY 2014 competition.
When was the FY 2014 opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 9, 2014.
When were applications made available for FY 2014?
Applications were available on April 9, 2014 (the same day the opportunity was posted).
What was the application deadline for FY 2014?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was May 9, 2014.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The total estimated funding level for FY 2014 was $18,958,961.
About how many awards did the Department expect to make?
The Department anticipated making about 32 awards.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided synopsis. This means applicants generally were not required to contribute a defined non-federal share to be considered eligible under this notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education that meet the federal definition of an eligible Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and that completed the U.S. Department of Education eligibility designation process for the relevant fiscal year.
Can an institution simply self-identify as an HSI to apply?
No. The notice makes clear that eligibility is not based on self-identification alone. Institutions needed to submit required materials and receive an official designation as an eligible institution under Title III, Part A eligibility rules for the applicable fiscal year.
What eligibility rules or regulations are referenced for designation?
The synopsis references Title III, Part A eligibility rules cited as 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5, tied to the FY 2014 designation notice published January 13, 2014.
If an institution did not complete the designation step in time, could it apply to this competition?
Based on the synopsis, only institutions that completed the designation step before the deadline could apply to this specific grant competition.
What conditions must an institution meet to qualify as an eligible HSI for this program?
The synopsis describes several conditions referenced to the Higher Education Act (HEA), including: serving an enrollment of needy students (as defined in the HEA); demonstrating low average educational and general expenditures per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student compared to similar institutions; being accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency (or making reasonable progress toward accreditation); being legally authorized within its state to provide an educational program leading to a bachelor's degree (or being a junior or community college, as allowed under the statute); and having an undergraduate FTE enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the application date.
What is the Hispanic student enrollment threshold mentioned?
The institution must have an undergraduate FTE enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the application date.
Does the synopsis specify the types of grants an eligible HSI may apply for under this program?
Yes. The notice indicates that eligible HSIs may apply for new Individual Development Grants and Cooperative Arrangement Development Grants under the program.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the government-wide "Apply" workflow (download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit through the portal).
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The synopsis explicitly states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
How do applicants find the correct application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning search "84.031" rather than "84.031S" to locate the correct application package.
Where can applicants find the full and controlling requirements for this competition?
The synopsis directs applicants to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for full and controlling requirements. That official notice is identified as the source for detailed pre-application and application requirements, required forms and narratives, review criteria, performance measures, any competitive preferences or priorities, and other submission and compliance details.
Who can applicants contact for Grants.gov technical assistance?
For Grants.gov technical help, the synopsis lists: Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who can applicants contact about the program itself?
The program contact listed is Program Manager Carnisia M. Proctor, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6038, Washington, DC 20006-8513, 202-502-7606, Carnisia.Proctor@ed.gov.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed as CFDA 84.031S (with application searching guidance to use 84.031 in Grants.gov).
Does the synopsis include the detailed review process and selection criteria?
No. The synopsis indicates those details are provided in the official Federal Register application notice, which is the controlling document.
Does the synopsis describe performance measures or reporting requirements?
It does not provide those specifics. It points applicants to the official Federal Register application notice for performance measures and other compliance details.
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